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If you have artificial plants these should be removed and cleaned.  You may use ordinary tap water to do this as tap water will clean the plants better and will not get into the tank in any quantity to do harm to the aquarium filter of fish.  Also remove and clean any other artificial aquarium décor (i.e. rocks, etc) and clean these in the same way.

Real plants should not be removed from the aquarium as this may damage them.  Trim real plant if required but it is recommended to do nothing further.

Once the aquarium décor and plants have been cleaned, trimmed and replaced remove the filter from the aquarium and gently clean the filters media in the aquarium water you kept before.  Do not use tap water under any circumstances as this will damage the filter and can have disastrous consequences to the fish in your aquarium.  Clean the filters impellor (the spinning piece) to ensure it is free from obstruction.

External filters require the same maintenance but are accessed in different ways.  Most have a removable top which when removed will give you access to the media.

Finally treat sufficient water with de-chlorinator and re-fill your aquarium.  Once filled to the desired level turn the filter back on.

 Your maintenance is complete

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Keeping your aquarium clean is an important part of keeping fish.  It ensures a suitable environment for the fish to be kept in and it gives a beautiful piece in your lounge or chosen area for you to relax and watch.

The following will show you the simple steps required to keep your aquarium clean and healthy. This will help to ensure you get the most from your aquarium and your fish remain trouble free.

Maintenance should be carried out at regular intervals.  Once a week is suitable for most aquariums and if weekly maintenance is kept up then small amounts of cleaning are required.  If aquariums are left for longer periods maintenance will be increased to achieve the same results.

Firstly turn off your aquarium heater, this will prevent the heater being damaged if the water level drops below the minimum level indicated on the heater.

Remove 10% of the water from the tank and keep some to one side in a bowl, the rest can be disposed of.  Use an algae cleaner to remove algae and other dirt from the glass of the aquarium.  These are available either as a pad or a blade.  The blades are more effective on more difficult green algae.  Remember some algae and algae in the initial state of development may not be easy to see to the naked eye and therefore it is recommended that all the glass surfaces are cleaned even if they appear to be clear of algae.

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